Summarized by the Alliance for Fort Gordon
Published October 30, 2026
Soldiers and community members participated in the inaugural Gary Gordon Challenge and 5K at Barton Field on Oct. 24, 2026, honoring the legacy of Medal of Honor recipient Master Sgt. Gary I. Gordon through a competition designed to test physical endurance, tactical skills and teamwork.
Organized by the U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence (CCoE) and Fort Gordon, the event featured a timed 5-kilometer competition in which two-person teams navigated 12 physically demanding task stations. A separate 5K run and walk gave military personnel, families and community members an opportunity to participate.